In Bashkortostan, a young driver without a valid license caused a collision that left three people hurt. This update comes from the regional traffic authorities shared via the Telegram channel of the Head of the Regional State Traffic Inspectorate, Vladimir Sevastyanov.
According to the report, at four o’clock in the morning on April 7, a 19-year-old resident of Birsk lost control of a VAZ-21102 on Lenin Street. The vehicle reportedly veered off the road and rolled into a ditch, hitting a tree in its path. The incident occurred in a quiet stretch of the city, where street lighting is limited and traffic is light in the early hours.
Inside the car at the time were two passengers, a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old. All three occupants sustained injuries and were hospitalized for treatment. Further checks revealed that the driver did not possess a driving license and that the vehicle was not registered in the required manner. Police officers are actively examining the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the driver’s lack of credentials and the vehicle’s registration status, as part of the ongoing investigation.
The investigation will consider factors such as whether the young driver was impaired by substances, fatigue, or a serious error of judgment, as well as road conditions at the time of the crash. Local authorities emphasize the importance of proper licensing and vehicle registration to ensure road safety for drivers and passengers alike. While authorities sort out the chain of events, emergency responders continued to assess the scene and provide care to the injured.
In related news, a separate incident in Yekaterinburg involved injuries from a mass collision after a truck struck a vehicle. Investigations into that incident are also underway, with police outlining that detailed scrutiny of the vehicles involved and the actions of the drivers is essential to determine responsibility and prevent future accidents. Road safety officials remind the public that maintaining up-to-date documentation and adhering to traffic laws remains critical to reducing injuries on regional roads.